Have trading volumes dropped after STT hike on F&O? Here's what data showsIndia's government increased taxes on derivatives trading to control speculation. Data from April and May shows trading volumes remained la...
Listed brokers, exchanges rake in profits even as war clouds lingerIndia's listed brokers and exchanges reported robust March quarter earnings, driven by a surge in Margin Trading Facility (MTF) and a favor...
BSE crosses ₹5,000 cr revenue for first time in 150 years, options volume doubles, FPI count jumps 5x; what next?BSE has recorded its best financial year ever, surpassing ₹5,000 crore in revenue. The exchange is expanding its derivative offerings with ...
Losing $1 billion a day: Gurmeet Chadha urges PMO, Finance Ministry to revisit capital gains tax, STTGurmeet Chadha has urged the government to revisit capital gains tax and STT, citing sustained foreign capital outflows. He claims India is...
New STT rules kick in from April 1: What changes for stock market traders and brokersFrom April 1, Indian markets face major regulatory changes as higher taxes and stricter funding norms reshape trading. Securities transacti...
F&O trading to get costlier from April 1 as curbs on speculation kick inEquity derivatives trading faces higher costs from April 1. New government taxes on futures and options will increase trading expenses. The...
How sharp STT hike will impact your returns from arbitrage funds, SIFsArbitrage fund returns to take a 30-50 bps hit from Budget 2026's F&O tax hike, but post-tax advantage over debt funds intact; SIFs face mi...
Nithin Kamath warns STT hike may not curb F&O speculation, instead hits trading volumesZerodha founder Nithin Kamath criticised the STT hike on equity derivatives, saying it won’t curb speculation as most activity is in option...
Explained: How will STT hike impact arbitrage and hybrid mutual fund returns?The STT hike on futures and options is set to marginally reduce returns for arbitrage and hybrid mutual funds, as higher transaction costs ...
'4 guna lagaan dena hoga': STT hike budget memes storm internet as Nirmala Sitharaman moots changes for F&O. Check hilarious reactionsBudget STT hike memes: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures...
Budget 2026: Shankar Sharma cheers derivatives STT hike, calls F&O a ‘poison’ for investorsAce investor Shankar Sharma applauds Budget 2026’s STT hike on derivatives, calling F&O trading a “poison.” Experts say it may curb specula...
Nirmala Sitharaman wants to control F&O ‘satta’ with STT hike but there could be unintended consequencesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s steep STT hike on futures and options has triggered sharp market backlash, with brokerages and exchan...
STT and F&O explained: Why has FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposed hike on Securities Transaction Tax in her Budget speech left traders worried? All FAQs answeredIn the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), on both futures...
What is STT? Why just a 0.03% hike news spooked investors and caused a market bloodbath?What is STT ? Budget 2026 has sparked widespread investor anxiety by hiking the STT on futures to 0.05% and options to 0.15%. Investors are...
STT hike F&O costs to rise by up to 60%, dampen heightened activity which had alarmed regulatorsThe government has proposed a 60% increase in STT on equity derivatives, affecting trading costs for high-frequency traders. Sebi may imple...
Tough times for scalpers, arbitrageurs & HFT firms as STT hike in F&O will hurt volumesHow will this change in taxation impact the derivatives market and who will be affected the most?
Finance Ministry clarifies on confusion over STT hike on selling optionsUnder the new rules, option traders will have to pay Rs 6,200 for every Rs 1 crore worth of turnover as against Rs 5,000 that is being paid...